Should more mining displace the Solstice Trail?
The public comment period is now open for a proposed mining expansion on Methodist Mountain that could degrade the quality of the Solstice Trail — or force it to relocate. We urge […]
Salida Mountain Trails Seeks New Executive Director
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is all-volunteer not for profit 501c3 organization is seeking a part-time paid Executive Director that will report to and work with our Board of Directors. Our […]
Run Through Time Rescheduled!
The 16th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two mile fun run has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, March 20! Races will take […]
16th Annual Run Through Time Race
The 16th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two mile fun run will take place on Saturday, March 13 on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding […]
Update – Proposed Hard Rock Mine Expansion
As many of you know, Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix has asked the BLM for approval to more than double the size of its existing rock and gravel mining operation […]
SMT 2020 Accomplishments and Thanks!
Throughout this incredibly difficult and challenging year, Salida Mountain Trails has been so fortunate to have a great group of volunteers, members, business sponsors – as well as our […]
Seasonal Closure Information
It’s that time of year again! We have several seasonal closures in effect for our trail system. These are enacted in order to protect wildlife, and are part of the […]
New Sustaining Sponsor- Peakview Mortgage
Salida Mountain Trails wishes to sincerely thank PeakView Mortgage (NMLS#245088) for joining as new Sustaining Sponsors with their contribution of $2500. This money will be used for construction of new […]
Urgent- Hardrock Paving Expansion could destroy the Solstice Trail. Public Comment Needed!
Hard Rock Paving & Redi-Mix, Inc. operates a quarry south of Salida. The current mine footprint consists of both private and BLM land. The company recently applied to the BLM […]
Call for Local Trail Stewards
Due to Covid-19 social distancing requirements, SMT has suspended Shindigs. However, if you live in the Salida area and want to keep improving our trail system, SMT’s trail steward program […]